Connecting you to LGBTQ Support
Switchboard is a charity that has been listening to, supporting and connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities since 1975. Originally a helpline, we have grown to deliver lots of additional services by and for LGBTQ people in Sussex
Connecting you to LGBTQ Support
Switchboard is a charity that has been listening to, supporting and connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities since 1975. Originally a helpline, we have grown to deliver lots of additional services by and for LGBTQ people in Sussex.
Our services:
Trans, Non-binary, & Intersex Social Prescribing is a service for trans, non-binary, and intersex people.
Our Dementia Project is for LGBTQ+ people with dementia or concerned about memory loss and their carers.
IRIS is a free service for LGBTQ+ refugees, asylum seekers and migrants and those questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.
Grief Project is our peer support group for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced a bereavement.
Our Health & Inclusion project (HIP) promotes LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing and gives you the chance to have your say about healthcare and council services in Brighton and Hove.
Our Older People’s group is for those aged 50+ looking for a sense of community, support or information.
Brighton’s first LGBT-led Domestic Abuse service, supporting LGBTQ+ victims and survivors in an inclusive and affirmative community space.
From 1st Oct, our helpline will be delivered by the national Switchboard, from 10 am to 10 pm every day.
News & Events:
Switchboard partners with Alzheimer’s Society to Bring Dementia Out
Switchboard have been working in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society and their innovation team on a new scheme currently being piloted in Brighton and Hove and Greater Manchester. Bring Dementia Out aims to raise awareness and provide support for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. While everyone’s experience of dementia is unique,… Continue Reading Switchboard partners with Alzheimer’s Society to Bring Dementia Out
Read MoreGrief Encounters
Grief Encounters is a peer support group for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced a bereavement. Referrals to our grief/bereavement project are currently paused. If you are 50+ and would benefit from connecting socially please visit our Older People’s Group
Read MoreTrans and Non-Binary Drop-In Launch
TNB Drop-In Launch The Clare Project and Switchboard would like to invite you to the launch event for our new trans and non-binary drop-in service – TNB. Date/Time: Thursday 17th January, 6-8pm Location: Phoenix Gallery, 10-14 Waterloo Place, Brighton, BN2 9NB We welcome all members of the community, service users and… Continue Reading Trans and Non-Binary Drop-In Launch
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